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Tanner Hall and Evena Rapps at the Xgames in Aspen. Courtesy photo by Jeff Cricco/CTO

ESPN Winter X Games 12

- Jan. 24-27
- Buttermilk Mountain at The Inn at Aspen 38750 Colo. 82
- Aspen, south from I-70 on Colo. 82
- Phone: 970-925-9000 or 800-262-7736 (for reservations to stay in Aspen/Snowmass)
- Web: www.expn.go.com
- Cost: Free
- Target: All

The annual Winter X Games is the premier winter action sports event in the world, featuring athletes from across the globe competing for medals and prize money in the following sports: snowmobiling, skiing, snowboard and snocross. Winter X Games typically airs live on ESPN and ABC.

The event will remain at Aspen/Snowmass through 2010, for a total of nine consecutive years. There is no parking at Buttermilk Mountain, but spectators can get free shuttle rides from the Brush Creek Park & Ride at the intersection of Colo. 82 and Brush Creek Road (three miles west of Buttermilk).

Aspen Skiing Company operates the four mountains in the Aspen/Snowmass area – Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk – and the award-winning Ski & Snowboard Schools of Aspen. The area offers unparalleled nightlife and off-slope activities as well. Reserve early – rooms will go fast.